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John Hardman, CCNP MCSE+I
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> Hello Everyone,
>
> 1.) Could someone please advise me on the sort of routers suitable
> for a home lab on a student budget. Basically, the routers that
> would give me enough confidence and experience to tackle most networking
> jobs and pass all certifications up to ccnp and ccdp.
> After looking through cisco's sites, It's amazing how many
> different routers are available.
Brian is correct think in terms of interfaces and functionality. Get to know
the hardware, inside and out. A good example is there are a lot of people
that will recommend routers less than the 1600 series (i.e. 1000, 800, 700),
keep in mind that some of these routers do not even run IOS, most will not
run advanced routing (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP). Even the 1600 needs an advanced IOS
version to run OSPF. Personaly I have stayed away from anything less than a
2500. The SOHO ISDN routers are OK for doing DDR and other ISDN type labs,
but that is about all they are really useful for.
Keep in mind that if you were to setup a lab with everything that one could
expect to cover CCNP/CCIE level work, you would be spending 10's of
thousands of dollars for used equipment. So unless you have the money, and
can justify the expense, stay pretty basic.
Here is what I have and why...
1 - 2621: This is used (will be) for ISL/1.Q, NAT/PAT to the Internet,
ACL/IDS, ATM, and Voice.
1 - 2611: This is used for serial, ISDN and voice.
1 - 3102: Upgraded to act as 2500, serial/FR
2 - 2502: This is used for serial/FR, DSLw+, bridging
1 - 2504: This is used for ISDN, serial/FR, DSLw+, bridging
1 - 4500: This is used for FR switch, serial
1 - CS516: This is used for terminal access to everything else
1 - 1924-EN: Used for ISL/1.Q
With this set up there is quite a bit I can do, but there is still quite a
bit I would like to add, like a Cat 5000 with ISL and LANE, a ATM switch,
and get my VICs for 2600's. But I have been able to afford this, and have a
agreement with my employer that doubles my salary when I reach CCIE R/S, so
for me it is a very good investment.
> and last but not least:
>
> 2.) Our home network is sited behind a firewall, would this be a
> hindrance for the router or can I still perform all routing as usual.
> Or Would a better option be getting a second IP number and putting my
> network on a different subnet than my roommates?
> Plus we are on a cable modem connection with dynamic IP, although it
> doesn't change frequently..
Yes definately seperate yourself from them and the Internet. I have my lab
connected to the Internet via a cable modem, but I am VERY careful to keep
ACLs in place and never allow routing protocols to the Internet interface.
Thereby keeping everthing seperate.
HTH
>
>
> Thanks Adedapo
>
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